AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site in CO
CampgroundUSFS
10 mi from Granby
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Rig fit
- Driveway grade: slight.
Setting
The AA Barn Site is an unshaded, day-use group picnic area set along the headwaters of the Colorado River, just below the Shadow Mountain Reservoir dam. The property features a historic two-story wood barn with electrical service on the ground floor, framed by old wooden stock corrals. Outside, the site provides 13 picnic tables, folding chairs, banquet tables, and accessible vault toilets. A gravel driveway and parking area serve the facility. Pedestrian routes link directly to fishing access on the river as well as trails into the adjacent Arapaho National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Getting there: From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, travel north for 12 miles on Highway 34 to County Road 66 and go east one mile. Look for the Green Ridge Complex sign (County Road 66, Forest Road 274). Turn right on CR 66 and drive to end. Access through gate is issued with reservation upon calling the office during normal business hours.
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Bryant stands 2,679 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles east.
- Colorado River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 25–56°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 94 of 100.